Don't think

I have a friend 
Who is a worrywart
In her head, any scenario no matter how bright and sunny
Will eventually end up in smoke



To her, I say "Don't think"



I have a brother
Who plans on and on about his future
When he's barely even a year in his new job
Who talks about his next investment when he hasn't even saved a penny



To him, I say "Don't think"



I have a heart
Which often gets heavy when it takes in 
What other people think
Or its wacky guess of what it thinks other people think



To my heart, I say "Don't think"



I have a mind
Which moves from north pole to south pole in a minute
Swings from positive to negative in a second
And zooms from one thought to another in a nanosecond



To my mind, I say "Don't think"



I have an intellect
Which enjoys weighing things
Asking a gazillion of questions like a reporter
Moving from one process to another like a machine



To my intellect, I say "Don't think"



"That's baloney!"
They all quipped
It is impossible not to think
Can one stop the train of thought?



It can't be done



I say, "Be still"
Stay calm
Like the fulcrum of the wheel
Like the eye of the storm



The thinking doesn't stop



I reason
You are not a human doing
Or a human thinking
You are a human being



Simply be



Be the peace you are searching for
Be the happiness that you crave for 
Be the love that you long for
Can you not feel it?



How?



Remove the costume of the body
Detach from the world of what is
Go to the world of I am
Dip your finger in the world of energy



Remember



You are peace
You are happiness
You are love
You are spirit



Trust



That everything is good
Even when your limited vision disagrees
Know that whatever is your right
Will come to you without any struggle



Accept



That life is like a movie
With actors with their own parts
And circumstances you cannot direct
Flow with how the reel spins



Don't think



Remember
Accept
Trust
Instead

P.S. This is the perspective of a 6 year old yogi. Do you want to know a 50 year old yogi's view on the matter? British lecturer BK Denise Lawrence will share her insights while you will hear the reflections of a 100 year old yogi during this multi-media dance concert.

No tickets. Just go. Don't think! Hope to see you there.

  

I'm afraid

Before, I was just skimming the surface
Merely checking the playing field
Engaging only when I want to
Then, retreating in my comfort zone if the demand is too much


Times have changed
I feel the pull to cross the unchartered waters
I feel the need to let go of the comfort of the usual
Looks like I have to brave the unknown much sooner than expected


I am afraid


The task I face looms like a mountain  
The stakes are higher
The expectations greater
My inner voice taunts me, "You know nothing about this"


I am afraid


Now, I have to move
The field is ready
There is no time to stall
Everybody's eagerly waiting 


I am afraid



Then, I thought
This is not my task
This is Yours
I'm merely the pawn sent by the commander to do the groundwork


I will hold on to that


Yes, this is Your task

You are in charge
I am merely the one overseeing it for you
I am only a caretaker


Yet, some fear still remains


It clutches my heart like a thief
Who wouldn't let go of an object which is not his
I bravely take a step forward anticipating an attack- none came
And so I run as fast as I can 


I ran until I reach Your sanctuary
I cloaked myself in Your peace
Armed myself with Your strength
Then with all the courage I can muster, I head towards the field assigned for me


I feel the fear slowly ebbing away.


Then, I realize
That fear is not real
It stands tall like a scary thief blocking my path
But if I move, it cannot do anything


I am free

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